Marlin Firearms · Rifle · In Production · 1894
| Weight (empty) | 2980 g (105.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 914 mm (35.98") |
| Barrel Length | 508 mm (20.00") |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Action Type | Lever Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 545 m/s (1788 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2300 J (1696 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: .44 Remington Magnum
The Marlin Model 1894 is a pistol-caliber lever-action rifle originally designed by John Marlin in 1894 and historically chambered in cartridges like .32-20, .38-40, and .44-40. The modern short-action .44 Magnum version was reintroduced in 1969 and remains one of the most popular brush-country and pistol-caliber lever guns in America. Currently produced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. since acquiring Marlin assets, the Ruger-made 1894 features a cold-hammer-forged blued steel barrel with Ballard-style ri...
Country of Origin: United States
Designer: John Mahlon Marlin